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So I have to admit – this was probably one of the best surprises I’ve received in a long time – if not the best surprise I’ve ever recieved! What is the surprise you ask? While at work this week, I got called to the front desk and waiting for me was a gift from Crave Cupcakes. Now, this wasn’t just a cupcake or two… no it was a whole loot from Crave with all their Valentine’s Day goodies. I was so pumped to get these home and sample them! Before you even finish reading this post to see what we all go – if you live in Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatoon RUN (and fast) to your nearest crave and get their chocolate tart…. why are you still reading?? I said RUN!!! Continue reading →

Ah! Crave is coming to Saskatoon!!! I cannot believe this! I am beyond happy and just wanted to share my joy! (Hence the excessive use of exclamation marks). If anyone has ever been to Calgary, they will know that Crave has the BEST cupcakes hands down. EVER. Ah I am so excited!! For more information, check out Crave’s website.

After a recent challenge from the honorary eater of the Boy Bait Cookies to re-create Culina’s famous blueberry butter, I ventured into the kitchen to see if I could even come close to matching it. Well, I think I may have done it!! *Secretly gave myself a quick fist pound in the kitchen for accomplishing this – shhh don’t tell anyone…* And to my surprise, making homemade butter was even easier than I thought, so now I challenge you to make some of your own homemade butter:Continue reading →

I was recently recommended David’s Tea by a friend from work and to quickly summarize, I’m very happy I took her recommendation!

David’s Tea, a Canadian company (thumbs up!), is only about two years old, but seems to be quickly expanding across Canada. I got the chance to visit a David’s Tea store on a recent trip to Edmonton and I wasn’t disspointed one bit! Upon entering the store, I was quickly greeted by a staff member who gave me the low-down: